How many inspections has Brown's Liquor in Lakeland had?

Brown's Liquor in Lakeland has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Brown's Liquor in Lakeland find?

Brown's Liquor in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 30, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Brown's Liquor in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Brown's Liquor in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Brown's Liquor in Lakeland

Name: Brown's Liquor in Lakeland Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 30, 2026

1633 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815

Polk County · Minor Outlet w/Significant Food Service AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Brown's Liquor LLC
FDACS Estab #: 372137

Overview

Brown's Liquor in Lakeland has a limited inspection record. An FDACS focused inspection on January 30, 2026 was conducted offsite to verify receipt of required microbiological analysis documentation for in-store bagged ice. A prior checkback inspection on January 22, 2026 found the establishment had not yet provided the analysis and was given seven additional days to submit it to FDACS. A sanitation inspection on December 17, 2025 cited six violations, including failure to document employee reporting procedures for foodborne illness, inability of the person in charge to correctly answer questions about foodborne illness symptoms and transmission, and absence of written procedures for cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events. The establishment was provided with Employee Health Guidelines, a Reporting Agreement, and cleanup guidance during the inspection. All violations were noted as corrected on site. FDACS warned that failure to provide the required microbiological ice analysis within 30 days may result in administrative action.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 30, 2026

Brown's Liquor in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2026 — 2 inspections

Jan 30, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required Microbiological analysis documentation has been received from the food establishment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visited establishment for checkback on missing Microbiological Analysis for in-store bagged ice. Establishment has an additional 7 days to provide Microbiological Analysis for in-store bagged ice. Microbiological Analysis is to be emailed to [email protected]

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 1 inspection

Dec 17, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Provided establishment with Employee Health Guidelines, Reporting Agreement, and Clean-up Guidance handout. Failure to provide required Microbiological Ice Analysis documentation in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. Results can be eamiled to [email protected] Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

No documentation is provided for employees to report to the person in charge about foodborne illnesses. Provided establishment with Reporting Agreement during the visit.

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge is unable to correctly respond to questions related to foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. Provided establishment with Employee Health Guidelines. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

No written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Provided establishment with clean-up guidance handout.

Good Retail Practice Violations

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.Repeat

Microbiological analysis is not conducted every three months for their ice machine. Last Microbiological ice analysis results was completed on 04/07/25. Microbiological ice analysis results can be emailed to [email protected].

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11Repeat

Retail area- the ceiling above the beverages displayed on the retail shelves has a hole.

54 Adequate lighting not provided in a handwashing area, food processing or storage area, warewashing area, dressing or locker room, or toilet room. 5K-4.004(1)(b)4., F.A.C

Backroom area- the walk in cooler has insufficient/ inadequate lighting.

Brown's Liquor in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown's Liquor in Lakeland last inspected?: Brown's Liquor in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 30, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Brown's Liquor in Lakeland had?: Brown's Liquor in Lakeland has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Brown's Liquor in Lakeland find?: Brown's Liquor in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 30, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Brown's Liquor in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Brown's Liquor in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Brown's Liquor in Lakeland?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Brown's Liquor in Lakeland are: 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.